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Frogfather is led by an experienced UK-based amphibian keeper, breeder, and vivarium designer with a proven track record in ethical dart frog care, mossy frog breeding, and rare isopod husbandry. Specialising in bioactive enclosures and DEFRA-compliant animal shipping, Frogfather shares expert guidance to help keepers create healthy, naturalistic habitats.

Very dark-coloured dart frog resting on leaf, illustrating natural pigmentation variation in dart frogs

Black Dart Frogs: Do “Pure Black” Poison Dart Frogs Exist, and What Causes the Dark Colour?

“Black dart frog” is one of those search phrases that

Comparison showing a typical brightly coloured dart frog alongside a melanistic dart frog, illustrating natural genetic variation rather than selective line breeding

Melanistic Dart Frogs, Morphs, and Selective Breeding: Ethics, Genetics, and the Reality of Nature

Melanistic Dart Frogs & Morphs: Ethics, Genetics & Natural Variation

Different dart frog species shown in a planted UK bioactive vivarium to illustrate price differences

Dart Frog Prices in the UK: Why Some Frogs Cost £60 and Others £200+

If you’re new to dart frogs, pricing can feel… random.

Loud and quiet dart frogs shown side by side in a planted UK bioactive vivarium

Loud vs Quiet Dart Frogs: What You Need to Know Before Buying

This is one of those topics people don’t always think

Visible dart frogs shown confidently in a planted UK bioactive vivarium

Dart Frogs You’ll Actually See (Not Shy!)

Let’s be brutally honest for a second. One of the

Best beginner dart frogs in the UK shown in a planted bioactive vivarium

Best Dart Frogs for Beginners (UK Guide)

Right. If you’re new to dart frogs, you’ve probably already

Dark jungle graphic with bold white text: How Much to Feed Dart Frogs – UK Guide

How Much to Feed a Dart Frog (UK Guide)

New to dart frogs? 🐸 Wondering how much and how often to feed them?
Too little = stress and weight loss.
Too much = fruit fly chaos.
We’ve put together the UK keeper’s guide to proper feeding, dusting, species differences, and even UVB use.
#dartfrogs #frogfeeding #vivariumlife #amphibians #froglife #dartfrogcare #ukfrogs #bioactivevivarium

Bold text reads: Dart Frog Eggs Not Developing? over a dark jungle background with mist and foliage

Dart Frog Eggs Not Developing? Why Your Clutches Keep Failing and What to Do

Another clutch… another flop? 😩
If your dart frog eggs keep rotting, collapsing or just sitting there doing nothing — it’s not just bad luck.
UK keepers face unique humidity swings and microfauna problems. Here’s what’s actually going wrong. 🐸🧪
#dartfrogs #frogkeeperuk #frogbreeding #amphibianbreeder #frogspawn #vivariumlife #poisonfrogs #ukfrogs #dartfrogcare

The mix that never fails for culturing fruit flies, showing a list of ingredients including oats, potato flakes, sugar, bee pollen, yeast, cinnamon, and methylparaben.

Best Fruit Fly Media Mix DIY for Dart Frogs & Vivariums

Stop wasting money on premade cultures – make your own with this proven recipe!

Rolled oats, mashed potato flakes, sugar, bee pollen, yeast, cinnamon & methylparaben = endless flightless fruit flies for your dart frogs 🙌

Tip: let the mix rise 12–20 hrs so the yeast activates, then add excelsior & 50 flies to start. Keep at 20–22°C for the perfect supply.
https://frogfather.co.uk/best-fruit-fly-media-mix-diy-for-dart-frogs-vivariums/
👉 Save this post & check out our culture lids + enclosures at Frogfather.co.uk

#dartfrogs #fruitflyculture #vivariumlife #frogsuk #bioactive

Lush jungle-style vivarium with bold white text: Replicating Microclimates In Your Vivarium

Beyond the Vitrine: How to Replicate Microclimates Inside a UK Dart Frog Vivarium

Your vivarium isn’t one box — it’s a whole jungle squeezed into glass. Want to level up your dart frog setup? Start building microclimates: damp retreats, warm basking zones, cooler hideaways. We show you how 🐸🌡️💧

#dartfrogs #vivariumdesign #microclimate #bioactiveuk #dartfrogvivarium #frogkeepersofinstagram #vivariumlife #ukfrogs #frogtanksetup #bioactivezone #ukfrogkeeper #reptileroomgoals #humidhabitat #frogroomdesign

My First Frog Room – What I Got Right, What I Buggered Up

New frog room? Dreamy. Until the walls mould, the heat dips, and your ‘cohab-friendly’ froglets go rogue. Here’s what I got right — and what properly bit me in the arse. 🤦‍♂️🐸🔌
#frogroom #dartfrogsUK #vivariumsetup #frogtank #bioactive #misting #froghobbyist #amphibiansofinstagram #ukreptiles #frogkeeperfail #vivariumhumidity #reptileroom #frogblog

Frogfather Advice and News

Black Dart Frogs: Do “Pure Black” Poison Dart Frogs Exist, and What Causes the Dark Colour?

Melanistic Dart Frogs, Morphs, and Selective Breeding: Ethics, Genetics, and the Reality of Nature

Dart Frog Prices in the UK: Why Some Frogs Cost £60 and Others £200+

Loud vs Quiet Dart Frogs: What You Need to Know Before Buying

Dart Frogs You’ll Actually See (Not Shy!)

Best Dart Frogs for Beginners (UK Guide)

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How Much to Feed a Dart Frog (UK Guide)

Dart Frog Eggs Not Developing? Why Your Clutches Keep Failing and What to Do

Best Fruit Fly Media Mix DIY for Dart Frogs & Vivariums

Beyond the Vitrine: How to Replicate Microclimates Inside a UK Dart Frog Vivarium

My First Frog Room – What I Got Right, What I Buggered Up

Bioactive on a Budget: A Realistic Setup That Works

The Secret Lives of Tadpoles: From Swamp Soup to Froglet

The Best Types of Wood for UK Terrariums and Vivariums

How to Catch Mourning Geckos (Humanely) – Plus Their Role in a Bioactive Vivarium

How to Grow Tropical Moss in a Vivarium: Complete Guide with Paint-On Moss Mix